Health
Childhood obesity has been identified as a national health issue, and our area of Brooklyn is also grappling with the problem. Dr. Shashikala Pillai and her team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island work with young people – and their families – to identify the root causes of excess weight and obesity,
Bensonhurst
Childhood obesity has been identified as a national health issue, and our area of Brooklyn is also grappling with the problem. Dr. Shashikala Pillai and her team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island work with young people – and their families – to identify the root causes of excess weight and obesity,
Announcements
Children enjoying after school programs created through grant money. Photo via Citizens Committee for New York CityIt’s common knowledge that Brooklyn is beautiful inside and out, but there’s no block in the borough that couldn’t benefit from $1,000 cash to use towards enhancing their outward appearance.
Announcements
Children enjoying after school programs created through grant money. Photo via Citizens Committee for New York CityIt’s common knowledge that Brooklyn is beautiful inside and out, but there’s no block in the borough that couldn’t benefit from $1,000 cash to use towards enhancing their outward appearance.
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history
Photo via Facebook/Fairyland Kiddie Park & Arcade. [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1307384777253&set=g.72067264568&type=1&theater] It was the hottest spot for kids to play from the day it opened in 1952 until the day it closed in 2002. Located at
Announcements
Photo by David Stahl [https://www.flickr.com/photos/otherdave/12788768/] via FlickrWith the coming of cooler weather also comes the increased use of radiators and other appliances as well as the increased necessity of familiarizing yourself with some carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips. In a press release addressed to
Business
Buy 1/2 price tickets until October 16 A 90 artists showcase – The majestic Beaux-Arts Court The show is produced and curated by An American Craftsman Galleries [http://www.anamericancraftsman.com] who has supported crafts artists since 1982, representing the work of over 500 from across the country. The fourth
Destinations
Interior of the Brooklyn Army Terminal. (Photo: Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Collection)Here’s a chance to explore Sunset Park’s industrial past and present. Both the Brooklyn Army Terminal and Sunset Park’s waterfront recycling facility will be open to visitors during this year’s Open House New York
Destinations
Accessible during Open House New York: the future Brooklyn Health Center at 620 Fulton Street, which is being built for the New York Hotel Trades Council. The Council is NYC’s “largest direct provider…of health benefits to union membership, retirees and dependents.” Designed by Francis Cauffman, the 165,000
Animals
Photo via Facebook/Chaim Deutsch [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=672774732891357&set=p.672774732891357&type=3&theater] Councilmember Chaim Deutsch mentioned the issue of people fishing on the Ocean Avenue Footbridge at a Community Board Meeting last week, and local residents agreed with his call
Announcements
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College recently announced its 2016-17 season of world-class performances, combining the borough’s unique multicultural flavors with nationally and internationally known performers. Opening on October 29 with highlights including Buenos Aires Tango [http://www.brooklyncenter.org/watch-and-listen/2016/05/Buenos-Aires-Tango-Stories-of-Longing-and-Desire/] company Estampas
green
Screenshot of Prospect Park AppProspect Park visitors can now connect with nature through a newly released phone app from the Prospect Park Alliance [https://www.prospectpark.org/]. The app is designed to help park goers navigate the 585 acres of our outdoor gem and contains special engaging features. The Brooke